Pal O' Me Heart Team

Production Crew

Carole BladeIn December 2011, Carole was appointed the Creative Producer for Dance in Wales, launching Coreo Cymru, in partnership with Chapter to promote dance in Wales and abroad. www.coreocymru.com

Matt WrightMatt is a visual artist with over ten years experience exploring the creative potential of the 360° format. He has undertaken commissions and exhibited internationally and conceived the Dance Dome project as a platform to engage new audiences with dance.

Janire NajeraJanire is a creative producer and filmmaker currently exploring the fulldome medium through the Dance Dome project. She currently directs 4π Productions, an experiential art, marketing and events company that offers creative solutions utilising 360° content.

Justin DuvalJustin Duval is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles with extensive experience in feature movies working as a camera operator and director of photography.

Keefa ChanKeefa Chan is a director of photography and camera operator with over 10 years experience working in the broadcast and film industry.

Manuel PestanaManuel Pestana was responsible for the editing and the visual effects for Pal o´Me Heart. He was also involved in the initial technical development of the dome.

Gerald TylerGerald is a a Cardiff based performer and independent theatre maker. He has worked as a technician for Diversions Dance Company and then Chapter Arts Centre and has been a formerly core member of dance theatre company Earthfall.

Choreographers & Dancers

Jim EnnisJim trained at Dartington Hall College of Arts. In 1978 he moved to Holland collaborating with the Dutch National Ballet. He attended Grotowski’s Theatre Laboratory in Poland and was a principal performer with group Kiss. In 1984 Jim joined the Cardiff Laboratory Theatre & performed with the Gardzienice Theatre Association, Poland until 1989, when he and Jess formed Earthfall.

Jessica CohenJess trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance from 1976 -1979. She then toured throughout Europe with Moving Being and was awarded an Arts Council travel bursary to study Martial Arts, Peking Opera, black ink drawing and Mandarin in Taiwan. In 1989, together with Jim Ennis she formed Earthfall to create multi-disciplinary performance work.

Daniel ConnorDaniel grew up in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. He started dancing aged 14 and joined Cheshire Youth Dance Company and since then he has worked for companies as Earthfall and Motionhouse.

Murilo LeiteMurilo was born in Brazil and introduced to dance by Marcia Lot. He relocated to England in 1996 and at the age of 16 co‐founded Re*Flex Dance Company. Murilo went on to complete his training at Middlesex University and graduated with a First Class Honours in 2011.

Felix OtaolaFelix has been shaping Earthfall’s sound for 10 years as a sound designer. Alongside his Earthfall work, he has also performed internationally as a musician and sound engineer.

Frank Naughton & Sion OrgonFrank and Sion have both been involved at many of Earthfall´s performances, composing for keyboards, vocals and percussion. They have composed the soundtrack for Pal o´Me Heart.

Carole BladeIn December 2011, Carole was appointed the Creative Producer for Dance in Wales, launching Coreo Cymru, in partnership with Chapter to promote dance in Wales and abroad. www.coreocymru.com

Tanja RåmanTanja Råman is a multi-award winning choreographer who has developed a distinct movement aesthetic that has lead to her work being shown in established venues and dance events. www.tanjaraman.com

Sandra Harnisch-LaceyAward-winning choreographer Sandra Harnisch-Lacey’s work has toured across Europe and Canada. Her acclaimed company produce innovative dance theatre shows, site-specific work and film, fusing contemporary dance with breakdance and parcour. www.harnischlacey.com

Matt WrightMatt is a visual artist with over ten years experience exploring the creative potential of the 360° format. He has undertaken commissions and exhibited internationally and conceived the Dance Dome project as a platform to engage new audiences with dance.

Janire NajeraJanire is a creative producer and filmmaker currently exploring the fulldome medium through the Dance Dome project. She currently directs 4π Productions, an experiential art, marketing and events company that offers creative solutions utilising 360° content.

Sean Tuan JohnSean Tuan John has been creating dance/theatre and film projects that have been screened and performed in festivals around the world fusing idiosyncratic dance, dark humour and excessive acting. http://www.seantuanjohn.com/

Laura MoyLaura Moy is a contemporary dancer based in Wales. She has toured with companies as NoFit State Circus & Citrus Arts developing her own style utilizing the Chinese pole.

Daniel AingAfter first learning Capoeira, Daniel, who comes from Marseille, went on to discover a passion for dance and has spent many years developing his skills as a breaker and a contemporary dancer.

Justin DuvalJustin Duval is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles with extensive experience in feature movies working as a camera operator and director of photography.

Daniel OvelDaniel Ovel, known by most as ‘Didge’, has been breaking/bboying for 9 years and have battled and performed all over UK, Europe and beyond.

Keefa ChanKeefa Chan is a director of photography and camera operator with over 10 years experience working in the broadcast and film industry.

Lara WardLara is a physical Theatre performer based in Wales. She works closely with choreographers to devise movement, character, text and vocal work for Theatre, Film, and Site Specific performances. http://www.laraward.co.uk/

Neil HainsworthUpon graduating from LCDS, Neil was catapulted into the professional world where he landed. He mainly works in productions in Ireland, Wales and America. www.neilorangepeel.com

Manuel PestanaManuel Pestana was responsible for the editing and the visual effects for Pal o´Me Heart. He was also involved in the initial technical development of the dome.

Eve HanckokEve is a young dancer from Swansea. This is her first movie production where she was involved in filming in a green screen studio and in location.

Gerald TylerGerald is a a Cardiff based performer and independent theatre maker. He has worked as a technician for Diversions Dance Company and then Chapter Arts Centre and has been a formerly core member of dance theatre company Earthfall.

The Dance Dome is a co-production between 4π Productions & Coreo Cymruwith support from the Arts Council of Wales and Chapter.